| | |  News from Around Banderas Bay | February 2009 
The Weekend Beat - February 7, 2009
 Puerto Vallarta News & Events with William Michael & Laura Gelezunas
You've clicked on Weekend Beat for the latest Bay of Banderas headlines, I'm William Michael.
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Campaigning: Candidate for the presidency of Puerto Vallara, Antonio Joya Rodriguez has launched the committee of the PVEM. The theme is to save the ecological environment and focus on education and employment. The pre-election-campaign will continue until July fifth, 2009. Most of us may not be able to vote, but... we can cheer the contenders on.
Give A Smile: For over 20 years the International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta and the Regional Hospital have helped children born with cleft palate and harelip by providing life-changing surgery. Annually, over forty children benefit from reconstructive surgery, which is followed up by orthodontics and speech therapy. On February 4th, both organizations met with potential surgery families of limited or nonexistent economical resources. The team is creating new faces for the children. Funding is limited so if you wish to contribute please contact the International Friendship Club at (322) 222-5466 or visit their website, ifcpv.com. Click HERE for full story.
Up In Fumes: Homeowners in Los Portales, a family neighborhood, are demanding shutting down gasoline trucks parking in the colonia. The main fear... the trucks are exchanging gasoline and an incident may occur. Concern is over the fumes and possible fire hazard. They are strong around the homes all around the parking area.
Sell No More: Project Beach Zoning of Puerto Vallarta is very serious in canceling 500 permits of the street vendors. The maximum amounts of permits permitted are 796 and on file they have 1176 permits for vendors. The project main purpose is to control the vendor, improve beach entrances and public bathrooms. I like to shop on the beach but... enough is enough.
Eye in the Sky: You have probably noticed the tall metal poles being installed at intersections throughout the city. These will hold video cameras. This new surveillance equipment will enhance security to local residents and visitors. There's a total of 48 cameras and is expected to be in use by the end of March. A new surveillance office is being built to receive the video images and is located at the Public Security Offices in Las Juntas. Click HERE for full story.
Temporary Classroom: During the renovation of the Lion's Club elementary school, kids will be getting their ABC's at the Puerto Vallarta High School until construction is complete. They moved in this week. Many government agencies were involved with this project. They needed to create a safe and clean environment for the children to get their education in peace. Click HERE for full story.
High Season is in High Gear - Laura Gelezunas joins us with a look at this week's events:
There are lots of non-profits holding super fun festivities and you can dance the night the away at others.
This Wednesday, February 11th, Banana Cantina will host a fund raising event for V.E.S., Vallarta Confronts Aids. The famous condom girls will be on hand to entertain you and show you to your table. They will also answer any questions you may have about what VES does and why they do it. Reservations are recommended, call (322) 222-2114.
Carbohydrate Lovers will spoon over the Third Annual Pasta and Chili Cook Off at La Huerta Grill in scenic Paso Ancho. February 14th, starting at 1 pm, and only $100 pesos buys you all the food you can eat. If you are interested in entering your favorite dish, you need to be at the restaurant by noon. 100% of the proceeds go to the Red Cross of Puerto Vallarta, who will be judging the competition.
Turtle Power - The Second Annual Benefit for the Turtles of the North Bahía de Banderas will be held on Sunday February 15th. A buffet brunch will be served from 11 am until 2 pm (Nayarit time) at the home of Juanita and Poncho Kerton in Punta Negra, Nayarit. Tickets are $300 pesos in advance and $350 at the door. There's also live music. For more information call 322-146-9184 or send an email to mtnViewco(at)aol.com.
Let's Dance - Tango Vallarta is hosting an ongoing festival. For example, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, classes in the Tango Waltz will be held from 8 to 9:30 pm. There are various workshops and classes. All will be held at Casa Garvey, Calle Pipila 363 in El Cerro. For more information send an email to AlyBarbara(at)yahoo.com or call (322) 222-8895.
Get Your Art - The artist, Pat Henry, presents open studio nights. Every other week enjoy meeting the artist and get a feel for her work. She welcomes visitors between 6 and 9:30 pm. Located at Jacarandas 183, she is close to everyone. For more information call (322) 222-4119.
LG: That wraps up this week's upcoming events calendar. William, I hope you find the time to attend some of these local happenings.
WM: I sure do plan to attend those and more. Thanks for watching Weekend Beat. I'm William Michael, see you next time.
This edition of The Weekend Beat was sponsored by Video Diva Productions, El Arrayán Restaurant, Pegaso Charters, Le Kliff Restaurant and Coldwell Banker La Costa.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that Weekend Beat transcripts are typed from a recording of the program; PVNN cannot guarantee their complete accuracy. |
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